AMD Athlon II X3 460
About processor
The AMD Athlon II X3 460 processor is a solid choice for budget-conscious consumers looking to build a functional desktop system. With three cores and three threads, this CPU offers sufficient power to handle everyday tasks such as web browsing, office applications, and light multitasking. The 45nm technology and 95W TDP ensure efficient performance and minimal power consumption, making it a suitable option for eco-conscious users.
While the lack of integrated graphics may be a downside for some, it's worth noting that certain motherboards offer integrated graphics support through the chipset feature. This opens up the possibility of using the processor for basic gaming and multimedia tasks without the need for a separate graphics card.
In terms of performance, the AMD Athlon II X3 460 fares well in both single-core and multi-core tasks, with Geekbench 6 scores of 384 and 944 respectively. This means it can handle everyday computing needs with ease and is capable of providing a smooth user experience.
Overall, the AMD Athlon II X3 460 is a reliable and cost-effective processor that delivers decent performance for budget desktop builds. Its efficient power usage and ability to support integrated graphics make it a practical choice for budget-conscious users.
Basic
Label Name
AMD
Platform
Desktop
Launch Date
May 2011
Model Name
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The Intel processor number is just one of several factors - along with processor brand, system configurations, and system-level benchmarks - to be considered when choosing the right processor for your computing needs.
Athlon II X3 460
Code Name
Rana
CPU Specifications
Total Cores
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Cores is a hardware term that describes the number of independent central processing units in a single computing component (die or chip).
3
Total Threads
?
Where applicable, Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology is only available on Performance-cores.
3
Basic Frequency
3.4 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency
?
Max Turbo Frequency is the maximum single-core frequency at which the processor is capable of operating using Intel® Turbo Boost Technology and, if present, Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 and Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost. Frequency is typically measured in gigahertz (GHz), or billion cycles per second.
N/A
L1 Cache
128 KB (per core)
L2 Cache
512 KB (per core)
CPU Socket
?
The socket is the component that provides the mechanical and electrical connections between the processor and motherboard.
AMD Socket AM3
Technology
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Lithography refers to the semiconductor technology used to manufacture an integrated circuit, and is reported in nanometer (nm), indicative of the size of features built on the semiconductor.
45 nm
TDP
95 W
PCI Express Version
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PCI Express Revision is the supported version of the PCI Express standard. Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (or PCIe) is a high-speed serial computer expansion bus standard for attaching hardware devices to a computer. The different PCI Express versions support different data rates.
Gen 2
Memory Specifications
Memory Type
?
Intel® processors come in four different types: Single Channel, Dual Channel, Triple Channel, and Flex Mode. Maximum supported memory speed may be lower when populating multiple DIMMs per channel on products that support multiple memory channels.
DDR3
Memory Channels
?
The number of memory channels refers to the bandwidth operation for real world application.
Dual-channel
GPU Specifications
Integrated Graphics Model
?
An integrated GPU refers to the graphics core that is integrated into the CPU processor. Leveraging the processor's powerful computational capabilities and intelligent power efficiency management, it delivers outstanding graphics performance and a smooth application experience at a lower power consumption.
On certain motherboards (Chipset feature)
Benchmarks
Geekbench 6
Single Core
Score
384
Geekbench 6
Multi Core
Score
944
Geekbench 5
Single Core
Score
468
Geekbench 5
Multi Core
Score
1212
Passmark CPU
Single Core
Score
1393
Passmark CPU
Multi Core
Score
1985
Compared to Other CPU
Geekbench 6 Single Core
Geekbench 6 Multi Core
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
Passmark CPU Single Core
Passmark CPU Multi Core